Tallahassee Sun

Black or African American students were the most represented ethnicity among students at Gadsden County's only university in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Of the 54 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 81.5% were Black or African American. This is an increase of 22.2% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

White students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Hispanic students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 10.2%.

Graduation rates reveal a significant achievement gap among different ethnicities. While white students graduate at a rate of 62.1%, Black and Hispanic students graduate at a rate of around 40%.

Ethnic Group	% of Total Student Body
Black or African American	81.5%
White	13%
Hispanic	5.6%